Dassault Systèmes 3D Experience Lab will nurture a new manufacture infrastructure by encouraging innovative startups. We tend to think of innovation coming from giant projects, aerospace, automotive, the human genome project, moonshots and yes, that stuff engenders huge advances, often even more than their the initiators expect. But, it could also be argued the large … [Read more...] about Dassault’s 3D Experience Lab
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SolidWorks 2017 comes with new tricks and new options
The latest SolidWorks has a little something for everybody, but mostly CEO Gian Paolo Bassi works hard to keep everyone happy. Dassault Systèmes rolled out the latest version of SolidWorks with a live stream and event for users, press, and analysts. Clued-in users were not surprised by much in the announcement, since SolidWorks has been walking their base through the … [Read more...] about SolidWorks 2017 comes with new tricks and new options
MySolidworks Manufacturing Network goes international
In the year since its introduction, the MySolidWorks repository has grown and the company announces the expansion of MySolidWorks Manufacturing Network to include worldwide manufacturers. In 2014 Solidworks introduced MySolidWorks, a central repository of information, training, tools, and supply lines for SolidWorks users. The service was made available at three levels and … [Read more...] about MySolidworks Manufacturing Network goes international
Dassault acquires Modelon GmbH assets from parent company Modelon AB
Dassault builds out its Modelica toolset with the acquisition of Modelon GmbH. Dassault Systèmes has announced the acquisition of Modelon GmbH, the German division of Modelon AB, a Swedish software company. Modelon AB describes the deal as a consolidation, which "enables Modelong to continue its successful growth to be the leading provider of open-standard model based … [Read more...] about Dassault acquires Modelon GmbH assets from parent company Modelon AB
Onshape adds on Graebert’s new cloud-based CAD technology for drafting
Graebert GmbH and Onshape have signed a long-term licensing agreement to integrate Graebert's Xenon cloud-based CAD technology into Onshape via the OnShape's API. Berlin-based CAD tool developers Graebert has teamed with Onshape of Cambridge, MA to add drafting capabilities to Onshape’s cloud-based modeling technology. Onshape has licensed Graebert’s Xenon technology. As a … [Read more...] about Onshape adds on Graebert’s new cloud-based CAD technology for drafting
Dassault Systèmes reports third quarter results
Dassault's third quarter results are better than they look say CEO Bernard Charlès and he's got a point. Europe continues to suffer economic aftershocks and the company is going through several major transitions and assimilating acquisitions. Given all that, the company's steady performance actually looks pretty good. Dassault Systèmes is the largest enterprise CAD/PLM … [Read more...] about Dassault Systèmes reports third quarter results
Dassault adds Simpack to its Simulia line of tools
With the acquisition of Simpack Dassault adds better integration of hardware and software for vehicle design. Bernard Charles has said his company is acquiring about a company a month and, he says, he’s going to keep right on doing it. Dassault Systemes is growing through acquisition as the company has long recognized that traditional design tools are not enough to keep … [Read more...] about Dassault adds Simpack to its Simulia line of tools
PTC’s big picture is getting bigger
PTC has been tirelessly outlining its strategy for an extended view of PLM that integrates design, software, service, and operation. It’s the great reshuffle. The CAD companies have been doing a good job of sorting themselves out according to their skills and and ambitions. PTC in particular has done a remarkable job of redefining itself over the past 4 or so years since its … [Read more...] about PTC’s big picture is getting bigger
Shopping in San Diego: Dassault Systèmes buys Accelrys
Bernard Charlès went to San Diego and all he got was one little bio-chem company. Dassault Systèmes and Accelrys have announced their agreement to merge. Accelrys, based in San Diego provides lifecycle management software for chemistry, biology, and material. Dassault is making an all cash tender offer for all of the ouststanding shares of Accelrys common stock. The offer is … [Read more...] about Shopping in San Diego: Dassault Systèmes buys Accelrys
Dassault acquires RTT; plans new brand for marketing automation
Dassault has announced the acquisition of Realtime Technologies through a stock buyout of 84% of RTT's shares. With the completion of the deal in January, 2014 Dassault plans to build a new brand to extend its business into marketing. Dassault has announced the acquisition of Realtime Technology AG (RTT), through an deal giving the French software tools company an 84% … [Read more...] about Dassault acquires RTT; plans new brand for marketing automation